Third Stage Latest about Third Stage Explore the Inventive Musical Mastery of Tom Scholz By Jeff Jacobson published 13 January 23 A celebration of the artistry and ingenuity of Boston’s renaissance man Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I get a lot of cool sounds out of an Epilady. It uses a spinning wire — almost like a guitar string — to rip the hair off a woman's legs.” Adam Jones on his oddball approach to crafting Tool’s out-of-this-world guitar tones2“We’re going to do this because Bob Dylan asked me to.” John Fogerty says one word from the folk icon convinced him to do something he’d avoided for 15 years 3“Ozzy turned to George and said, ‘He’s got it. You don’t. You’re fired.’” Jake E. Lee on how he “screwed up” his Ozzy Osbourne audition — but still got the job over George Lynch4“He said, 'It sounded really great with with two guitar players.’ And Jeff said, ‘Ronnie, if you don't mind...’” Ronnie Wood on the remark that got him demoted to playing bass in the Jeff Beck Group5“At least I was able to tell him that.” Paul Rodgers shares details of a last conversation with Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs
Explore the Inventive Musical Mastery of Tom Scholz By Jeff Jacobson published 13 January 23 A celebration of the artistry and ingenuity of Boston’s renaissance man